
Certificate in Information Systems
As information technologies evolve, continuing education is essential for current and new IT professionals to enhance their skills in programming, database technology and administration, web development and networking.
Our Certificate in Applied Studies (CAS) in Information Systems prepares IT professionals for these challenges. The certificate provides a credential for students changing careers, professional development for seasoned IT professionals or the prerequisites for graduate study in information technology or management.
The CAS in Information Systems requires at least 21 semester hours, generally taken in six or seven classes. Those seeking to address prerequisites for graduate programs in IT or business can take classes in telecommunications or LAN, systems analysis and database design in order to address those requirements.
The CAS is a valued credential to employers seeking professionals who maintain their skills through on-going learning and professional development. The CAS also demonstrates to graduate school admissions personnel a commitment to remaining abreast of the latest theory and practice in information systems.
Our small class sizes (the average is 12-15) combined with our adjunct professors who are themselves professionals working in information systems fields provide opportunities for personalized attention, mentoring and networking with peers and professors.
Check out the careers available to those who earn credentials in information systems.
Program Details
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Requirements
Certificate in Information Systems
An earned bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in this certificate program. This certificate is offered entirely online effective fall 2022.
21 semester hours. Numbers after course titles represent semester hours earned.
Certificate
21 semester hours from the courses listed. Students considering future graduate study should check entrance requirements for several programs before making selections. Graduate programs generally require
, , , and/or as undergraduate prerequisites.- Local Area Networks, 4
- IT Security, 3
- Systems Analysis and Design, 3
- Digital Forensics, 3
- Database Design/Business Intelligence, 4
- Predictive Analytics, 3
- Big Data Analytics, 3
- Introduction to Business Analytics, 3
- Social Engineering, 3
- Computer Programming in Java, 4
- Electronic Commerce, 3
- Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Services, 3
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking & Pen Testing, 3
- IT Control & Audit, 3
- Selected Topics, 1-6
- Independent Study, 1-6
- Project Management, 3
- Managing IT, 3
- IT Security Planning/Risk Management, 3
- Consulting and Design of Online Systems, 3
- CyberLaw, 3
- Managing Business Processes, 3
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Admissions
Admission to Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Students seeking admission to the Certificate of Applied Studies (CAS) must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The CAS is available in the following areas:
- Data Analytics
- Information Security
- Information Systems
- Paralegal Studies
Admission requirements:
- Completed undergraduate certificate application including the $35 application fee
- Official transcripts in sealed envelopes from each university and college attended
- TOEFL scores if the applicant’s native language is not English